Washington County Career Center SkillsUSA recently elected its 2019-20 chapter officers. The Career Center representatives are:
President, Alexis, is a junior from Warren enrolled in the Building Technology/Carpentry program. She is the daughter of Kevin of Vincent;
Vice President, Gavin, is a senior from Warren enrolled in the Electricity program. He is the son of Deanna of Marietta;
Secretary, Brandon, is a senior from Warren enrolled in the Sports Medicine & Exercise Science program. He is the son of Jeff and Suzy of Little Hocking; and
Treasurer, Savannah, is a senior from Belpre enrolled in the Sports Medicine & Exercise Science program. She is the daughter of Perry and Mary of Belpre.
SkillsUSA programs help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the lab and classroom, and promote community service. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a "successful model of employer-driven youth development training programs" by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Career Center Chapter, part of a national organization, serves 12 vocational/technical programs, which are Auto Collision/Custom Paint and Graphics, Auto Mechanics, Building Technology/Carpentry, Cosmetology, Diesel Truck Mechanics, Electricity, Heavy Equipment, Masonry, Medical College Prep, Patient Health Care, Sports Medicine & Exercise Science, and Welding. Locally there are about 425 Career Center student members.
Across the country, the organization serves nearly 250,000 high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in training program in trade, technical, skilled and service occupations.
PHOTO: Career Center SkillsUSA Chapter Officers 2019-20
(L-R): Gavin, Alexis, Savannah, and Brandon